Balcon Est
- 2.3 mi
- one way
- 1,566 ft
- climb
- 5,796 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Balcon Est is a 2.3-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 5,360 ft and 5,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,570 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gresse-en-Vercors, about 2.3 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet de Pierre Blanche, Grand Veymont and Petit Veymont. Cascade de la Pisse is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping les 4 Saisons and La ferme du Grand Veymont are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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